Sax the Cat returned to his home, 5 months later

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 22, 2020 5:41 am

"Lost: Small orange/white tabby, orange eyes. Very sweet. Microchipped. He was seen at 1015 Golf View Drive, near the Country Club. We would like to alert all residents in that area to keep eyes peeled for our little orange-and-white boy.

6th Annual Benton County Health & Wellness Drive-Thru Event a Success

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 20, 2020 4:08 pm

The Sixth Annual Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair was held recently as a series of drive-thru events at Virginia Gay Family Medical Clinics in Atkins, Urbana, Van Horne, and Vinton.

Paving project begins at Tilford Elementary

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 17, 2020 3:36 am

Beginning Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 29, a portion of the Tilford east driveway will be paved.  Due to the construction, our bus loading and unloading routines will need to be adjusted.

Patriot Tour roars into town with motorcycle escort

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 14, 2020 4:31 pm

If you forgot that the Patriot Tour was arriving on Saturday, you had a reminder of its arrival, with the roar of all the bikes and the sirens that escorted the tour into town.

Auditor Speaks to local Kiwanis Club, Answers What is a naked ballot and more

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 14, 2020 2:31 pm

With more than 20 questions sent to the Auditor by the local Kiwanis club the Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel took time out of her day to answer and educate the listeners about voting.

ITC Midwest Supports Derecho Response with Disaster Relief Funding

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2020 4:41 pm

Grants provided to support human services, tree replanting As many Iowans continue to recover from the severe damage caused by the August derecho, ITC Midwest is committing $75,000 in disaster relief funding to support communities and those impacted throughout its service territory.

Round Up for Hope receives local support and raises funds

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 9, 2020 2:32 pm

It’s October! It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation is taking this opportunity tothank the Vinton Fareway and Farmers Saving Bank & Trust for their efforts in raising funds and ensuring that everyone in Benton County has access to 3D mammography for early detection that saves lives.

Fire Prevention Week 2020 Style

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 7, 2020 5:49 am

Because of COVID and the precautions this year, fire prevention education took place outside the classroom at Tilford Elementary this year. The children were taught the usual fire precautions in education, but it looked a little differently.

Better Together missing donations

VINTON TODAY
October 2, 2020 6:36 am

Tonight we share a post we never thought we’d have to.When we started Better Together, it was important for us to remain in the community we’ve grown up in and love.

Homecoming Parade brings a touch of normal and a bit of fun

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 2, 2020 6:26 am

After months of canceling every activity that we're all used to participating in, the Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade was a welcome return to a bit of normalcy.